Describe one of your favorite “special places” in Norwich?

When the weather is nice I like to run on Upper Turnpike Road, and from the highest point the views are awesome.

Choose one word to describe the reason you live in Norwich?

“Comfortable”—The town and the people have a way of making you feel at ease and welcome.

What coping mechanism do you employ to stave off “cabin fever?”

We have three kids, so there is always a desire from someone to get outside and ski, sled, and ice skate. Once we get outside it’s all worth it.

Favorite first sign of spring?

Seeing the maintenance crews start to work on the golf courses and get them ready for play.

What do you typically do for April vacation, or, if not applicable, for a typical vacation? During

the school year we typically just get together with our families in Massachusetts or New Jersey, but during the summer we will go to the beach or a lake in Maine.

Where are you from and which place do you prefer?

I grew up in New Jersey and have only lived here for 8 months, but the appeal of the Upper Valley is obvious already. I love the beach in New Jersey and my friends and family there, but I’d love to bring them all here for the best of both worlds.

If you could split your time between living in Norwich and one other place, would you do it and where would it be?

The Jersey Shore—not the cheesy spots but the really nice areas with great beaches, nice restaurants, and lots to do. I would spend part of the summer there, but Norwich has all of the other seasons.

What is your strangest/funniest Dan and Whit’s episode/tale? The day after we moved here I was at Dan and Whit’s a bunch of times. A checkout girl I had seen in the morning I saw again around 7 at night and she said, “Wow, second trip today” and I responded “I wish—I think this makes number 5. What time do you close?”

What is the most unusual or odd item you have won in or donated to a raffle?

Unwittingly, I donated my favorite golf putter. My wife saw it in the garage and gave it to a group trying to raise money for firemen. It’s so old she thought it was junk. I had to go rooting around in all of these bins to find it and buy it back.

Classical or classic rock?

Classic Rock. C’mon, I grew up in Jersey, we think Led Zeppelin is Classical.

If you could choose to do it over, would you follow the same education/career path you took?

I would probably have gone to grad school, but otherwise, no regrets. I don’t think any major league teams are looking for a 41 year-old relief pitcher who throws in the mid-50s.

What is your most humorous childhood memory?

We went to Disney World when we were growing up, and we went with another family with whom we were very close. We got our mothers to go on Space Mountain by telling them that it was very similar to “It’s a small world.” I’ve never seen my mom in such shock or laugh so hard. She still splits her side laughing about it today.

Favorite media outlet?

Sports Talk Radio

Which is your favorite Main Street building in Norwich? The old brick building of the Marion Cross School—it’s like looking through time.

How often do you go to the Norwich transfer station (dump)?

Twice a week. We make a lot of trash.

What’s your favorite creature on Earth?

I really like polar bears. I love watching them swim.

What was your worst experience with a car?

My parents were away and told me not to drive their car. Of course, I did, and I got rear-ended. Telling them that it was not my fault didn’t seem to help my cause.

Favorite flowers to give or receive?

I like roses in different colors—the yellow and orange ones are very nice.

Where did you go on your first date ever?

Roller skating. Note to self—don’t go roller skating on a first date when you don’t skate. Ouch.

What do you love most about someone in your life, who is it, and why?

My wife—she always seems to know when something is bothering me and she has a way of showing me that nothing is really as bad as it seems. She’s always supportive and positive, even when it’s not easy to be.